Posted by Lieutenant Patrick ‘Paddy’ McMillan (CNS) in A spooky evening - Haunted House

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Bethany Kovra Gadi (Chief of Security) in A spooky evening - Haunted House

“And may I say Commander that you make a fine example of Artemis. Also, I wasn’t aware that this program came with a haunted house? Anyone fancy joining me for a trip to the Dark Side?” He tried to sound as ominous as possible, but felt he just sounded like an idiot.

-Lieutenant Patrick McMillan: Counsellor-

Bethy made a strange little gesture that seemed very formal. It was actually a ancient Greek gesture of respect. “Why thank you, Paddy.” She glanced around to make sure the gold stag was still operating correctly and interacting with the XO’s daughter. “Apparently it’s in the barn. I’m game. But incase we don’t make it back, I’m swiping some candy first.”. Bethy did indeed swipe a handful of candy. Where she hid it was anyone’s guess. She also grabbed a bottle of water from the bar and downed it rather quickly. She looked at Paddy, “Anyone else going?”

Gadi, CoS

“Looks like a two person away team for now. Shall we?” Paddy gestured ahead of him and made sure to swipe a handful of candy and a root beer for himself.

-Lieutenant Patrick McMillan: Counsellor-

Bethany winked with a smirk, “Those are the best kind.” Bethy grabbed another water, downing it along the way. Were the environmental settings off? When Paddy caught up to her, “Don’t eat all that candy, we might need to bribe the goblins and ghouls inside.” They walked through the barn doors and then....they shut quickly and loudly behind them with the slithering sound of a bar being slid into place. Engulfing them in darkness.

Gadi, CoS

“Jaysus,” Paddy exclaimed, feeling around for a second before feeling something against one of the wooden beams in the barn, “You still with me Bethy?”

-Lieutenant Patrick McMillan: Counsellor-

Bethy’s soft laughter carried across to him. “I’m still here, Paddy,” her hand closed around his arm just below his elbow. “Close your eyes and then open them slowly. The total darkness behind your lids will allow your pupils to dilate and then pick up the faint ambient light when you open them.” There wasn’t much to see, the light was faint and far off, just enough to stop them from seriously hurting themselves. The something against the wooden beam was sticky. Bethy heard a slight irregular thump/tap sound above her and to the left. Her voice dropped to a stage whisper, this was fun. “I don’t think we’re alone in here.”

Gadi, CoS

Paddy grinned and shut his eyes, “My Chief in shining armor.” He took a deep breath and opened his adjusted eyes. He took a slight glance off to the left and felt his body go tight for a second. A handful of smallest finger sized spiders were gathering on the wall. Paddy grinned, “Well played Captain,” he muttered.

-Lieutenant Patrick McMillan: Counsellor-

“Shinny armor is too hard to move in, but we might be able to come up with something later,” her voice was light hearted. She felt the sudden stillness in him where her hand was on his arm and she turned her head and shuddered. “Cap better be glad that’s a hologram or I’d burn this place to the ground.” Bethany could deal with it, but she really hated anything that creepy-crawly. The instinct was to move away from the gathering of spiders and a quick glance to the right showed a very sticky web. “Let’s go this way.” Bethy started walking forward careful not to stumble over anything. The thump/tap sound got faster and closer the further into the barn they went. And then the floor opened up and they were sliding down a very long chute.

Gadi, CoS